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The entry list features a mixture of current TT stars and established Classic contenders, and picking a winner will not be straightforward with at least a dozen riders more than capable of taking the win in the 4-lap race. The pre-race favourites will, arguably, be the multi cylinder Paton machines in the hands of three…

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Radiguès will ride the Kevin Schwantz 1994 RGV500, which the Texan rode to fourth in the 500cc World Championship, winning two Grands Prix that season. The Factory XR94 is part of Steve Wheatman’s Suzuki Classic Racing Team collection. The British businessman is a longtime supporter of the Bikers’ Classics event. As part of the celebration…

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Freddie Sheene at event To celebrate the occasion Barry’s widow, Stephanie, has sent over the original world championship winning RG500 Suzuki. This will be paraded alongside 15 times world champion Giacomo Agostini from Italy. The action starts at 9.00am both days with the first parade at 12.30pm followed by racing at 1.00pm. On Sunday there…

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CLASSIC RACER REGULARS • Editor's intro Malc sets the scene • Archive Shot Cadwell extended • Paddock Gossip Packed with news • Readers Write Your turn to speak CLASSIC RACER PEOPLE • Barry Symmons Full and frank • Martin Carney From Castle Combe to California • Joe Dunphy Short circuit scratcher • Dale Singleton Bringing…

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The 2014 edition of the Classic TT looks set to build upon the previous year's success with another impressive array of star riders and motorcycle exotica in the line up. On the back of another four TT victories earlier this month, Michael Dunlop heads the Classic TT entry with rides in all three races. Joining…

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Frankie Chili in action Impressive statistics, yes,  but more than that, Pierfrancesco Chili – known to all as Frankie – has captured the imagination of motorcycle racing fans like few others and has built an army of followers that rivals motorcycle sport’s most-famous ever names. Once asked about his universal fan base by World Superbikes,…

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Together with his passenger Kurt Waltisperg the Swiss rider will return to the circuit at which he celebrated many great triumphs. Biland made his race debut as a passenger back in 1971. He evolved into a constant innovator of the sport who never stopped setting new standards – as a technical pioneer and also a…

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Ex-racer Freddie Frith formed the charity, which provides funds for old and injured riders and their families, in 1953.  All current and former TT riders are eligible to join. Frances' husband Tom, who passed away in 2012, competed at the TT and MGP from 1956 to 1962 and was a TTRA member. The charity is…

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Special guest line-up in July Tonfanau race circuit is one mile in length, with a width of 22' 6'' and is run in a clock-wise direction. From the start line there is a short straight followed by a very fast sweeping right hander. This leads into a long, fast up-hill section with a steady left…

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To be held August 9-10 In an industry where growth has proved difficult in recent years, Classic Bike Shows, the organiser of some of the UK’s largest classic events, is bucking the trend with an expansion into Scotland’s premier events venue, the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh, for a weekend celebration of all that is…

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